Obephen

Name: Obephen

Obephen Overview

Phentermine is a prescription medicine used for weight loss.  It is taken for a limited amount of time by overweight adults, along with exercise and a low-fat diet. Phentermine belongs to a group of drugs called anorectics. It works by decreasing appetite.

Phentermine comes in tablet and capsule form. It usually taken by mouth once daily in the morning before breakfast or 1 to 2 hours after breakfast.

Phentermine also is available as an orally disintegrating tablet and is usually taken in the morning, with or without food.

Common side effects of phentermine include dry mouth, fast heart beat, insomnia, and dizziness.

Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how phentermine affects you.

 

Obephen Precautions

Serious side effects have been reported with phentermine including the following:

  • Primary pulmonary hypertension. This is a condition when there is high blood pressure in the arteries to your lungs. Your doctor may stop treatment with carfilzomib if you develop this complication. Symptoms include
    • shortness of breath during routine activity, such as climbing two flights of stairs
    • tiredness
    • chest pain
    • a racing heartbeat
    • pain on the upper right side of the abdomen
    • decreased appetite
  • Development of Tolerance. Phentermine is a controlled substance. There is a potential for developing tolerance. Tolerance to the anorectic effect usually develops within a few weeks. When tolerance to the phentermine develops, the recommended dose should not be exceeded in an attempt to increase the effect. Instead phentermine should be discontinued.

  • Effect on the Ability to Engage in Potentially Hazardous Tasks.  Phentermine may impair the ability of the patient to drive or operate heavy machinery. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how phentermine affects you.

  • Risk of Abuse and Dependence. Phentermine should not be stopped all of a sudden especially if phentermine dose is high. This can lead to serious problems.

  • Valvular heart disease.

Drinking alcohol with phentermine may result in an adverse drug reactions.

You should not take phentermine if you have:

  • are allergic to phentermine or to any of its ingredients
  • heart disease
  • lung disease
  • hyperthyroidism
  • glaucoma
  • a history of drug abuse or dependence
  • agitated state
  • depression being treated with certain antidepressant medications called MAOI inhibitors

Phentermine should not be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

 
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